Donna Jean Smith, 43, of Upper Tract and formelry of Franklin, died Friday,
Jan. 21, 2005, of ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, at the home of her daughters in
Upper Tract.

Ms. Smith was born Aug. 11, 1961, in De Funiak Springs, FL, and was a
duaghter of lavaughn Gavin of Freeport, FL and the late Gloria Jean Cooper
Counley

She attended Franklin High School and was employed in the fitting department
at the Franklin Shoe Company in Franklin.

In addition to her father, she is survived by two daughters, Tricia Lynn Good
and husband, Keith, and Erica Dawn Smith, all of Upper Tract; a sister, Terry
Lynn Kemp of Crestview, FL; an aunt, Constance Hurley of Crestview, FL, with
whom she lived for many years.; a brother Michael Scott Gavin of Crestview, FL;
and three grandchildren.

The Rev. Cecil D. Bradfield conducted the funeral Sunday at the Basagic
Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial was at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in
Franklin.

Memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home,
Franklin, WV 26807.

She was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Fort Seybert and was a daughter of the late Roy
Curtis Simmons and Martha Susan Hartman Simmons.

She was a member of Fairview-Bethel United Methodist Church, the Fort SEybert
Home Demonstration Club and the Franklin Moose Lodge Ladies' Auxiliary.

Survivors include a special friend, S.M. "Mickey" Good of Grottoes,
VA; three sisters, Marie Mitchell of Franklin, and Shirley Mitchell and Karen
Warble, both of Harrisonburg, VA; three brothers, James Simmons, Randy Simmons
and Olin Simmons, all of Franklin; and a number of nieces and
nephews.

Pastor Randy Cosner conducted the funeral at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Kimble
Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial was at Fairview-Bethel United Methodist
Church Cemetery in Fort Seybert.

Douglas "Doug" Nesselrodt, 50, of Franklin, died Jan. 23, 2005, at
his home.

Mr. Nesselrodt was born Dec. 29, 1954, at Harrisonburg, VA, and was the son
of Bobby L. Nesselrodt and Thelma Samples Nesselrodt of Franklin.

He was owner and operator of Valley Electric in Franklin from 1974-1976. He
worked for Virginia Power as an instrument and control technician and
later for Design Electric and as an electrical and instrumentation
superintendent for Jacobs Engineering, both of Harrisonburg, VA. He was a
sheep and poultry farmer, operating South Branch Poultry. He also owned and
operated Liberty Mountain Wood Products and South Branch Transport.

Mr. Nesselrodt was a member of Harper's Chapel United Methodist church,
Pendleton Masonic Lodge, No. 144, and a 4-H leader, being selected Outstanding
Leader of the Year and was a member of the Tri-County Fair Association, where he
served on the board of directors. He was also a member of the West
Virginia Shepherd Association, West Virginia Poultry Association, 4-H All-Stars
and was a West Virginia Golden Horseshoe winner.

On July 4, 1975, he married Christina Chadock Nesselrodt, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Matt Nesselrodt and wife Andrea of Franklin and
Kenny Nesselrodt of Blacksburg, VA; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Nesselrodt of
Pendleton county Nursing Home in Franklin, and father and mother-in-law, Gerald
and Vivian Chadock of Petersburg.

The Revs. Richard Longbon and Andre Crummett conducted the funeral ?Wednesday
at the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery
in Franklin with Masonic graveside services by members o the Pendleton Masonic
Lodge No. 144 A.F.&A.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Rescue Squad, PO Box 977,
Franklin, WV 26807.

Funeral services were Jan. 28, at the Kimble Funeral Home chapel, Franklin,
with interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin. Masonic graveside services
were conducted by members of Pendleton Masonic Lodge #144 A.F. & A.M.

She was born Oct. 14, 1911, in Sugar Grove, the daughter of D.J.
and Sally Simmons.

Mrs. Hupman graduated from Bridgewater College, and was a
teacher for 28 years, most of her career being with the Harrisonburg, City
Schools. She was a longtime member of the First Church of the
Brethren. Her last eight years were spent at Branchland Retirement Home in
Charlottesville, VA.

Though small in stature, she lived her long life to its fullest
with a feisty spirit and a quick mind, which remained alert to the end.

She will be missed by many, including a daughter, Carolyn Beach,
and husband, David; a granddaughter, Tracy McCurdy, and husband, Michael; and
two great-grandchildren; a grandson; three sister, Mary Emott, Catherine Mauzy
and Edna Clemente; and a large group of nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hupman; two
sisters, Cleda Simmons and Erma Cavanaugh; and two brothers, Clyde Simmons and
Garland Simmons.

A memorial service was held at the First Church of the Brethren
in Harrisonburg, VA, on Saturday, followed by a gathering of family and friends
at her duaghter's home in Charlottesville, VA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent
to Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.

Mr. Simmons was born may 6, 1919, in Kline and was a son of the
late Pearlie C. and Mary Smith Simmons.

HE retired as service manager from Brown's Tyson Dodge.

His wife, Della Virginia Simmons, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his companion, Beatrice Biller of New Market,
VA; a son , William Glen Simmons Jr. of Vero Beach , FL; a daughter, Carolyn J.
Kingree of Edinburg, VA; a step-daughter, Virginia Benson of Chantilly, VA; a
sister, Mamie Armentrout of Baltimore, MD; a brother, Earl Simmons of
Waynesboro, VA; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was conducted Wednesday at the Dellinger Funeral
Home in Woodstock, VA. Burial was at Union Forge Cemetery,

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Market Rescue
Squad, PO Box 399, New Market, VA 22844.

Ms. Puffenbarger was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Brandywine and was a
duaghter of the late John P. and Belva Cagle Puffenbarger. She was a
member of the Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren in Brandywine and attended
Calvary Baptist church in Timberville, Va. She graduated from Franklin
High School in 1959 and attended Madison College (JMU). She was employed at
Rockingham Poultry and WLR Foods from January 1968 until October 2000.

Survivors include a half brother, John Puffenbarger of
Fairfield, VA; two half sisters, Elsie Cowger of Lafayette, LA, and Lorraine
Myers of New Smyrma Beach, FL.

H. Garth Bodkin, 78, of Apopka, FL, died early Sunday, January
23, 2005, after a long battle with heart disease. He passed at his
daughter's home in Chapel Hill, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Bodkin was the son of the late Joseph Bodkins and Nellie
Painter Bodkin.

He was a United States Navy Veteran serving in World War II and
a member of the Center of Faith Church, Apopka, FL. He retired from
Consolidated Freight was for over 46 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Lambert, two sons,
Garth Bodkin of Lunenburg, MA, and Steve Bodkin of Hudson, MA, and a daughter,
Debra Bodkin Cullen, and husband, Michael of Chapel Hill , NC; a brother, Norlyn
Bodkin and wife Paige of Harrisonburg, VA; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren, Kymberly and Sadie Bodkin of Worcester, MA; brothers-in-law
Sterle Lambert and wife, Joy of Upper Tract, and Ron Lambert and wife Corrine of
Moorefield; and sister-in-law, Nancy Fulk of Enola, PA.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28,
at the chapel of the Cross, 304 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill,
NC.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center of Faith
Church, PO Box 192, Apopka, Florida, 32704.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Walker's
Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, NC.

Mr. Smith was born July 5, 1933, in Ruddle and was the son of the late Olin
Frederick Smith Sr. and Margaret Pauline Miller Smith.

He graduated from Franklin High School and served in the 317th Engineer
Battalion U.S. Army. He attended the Seventh Army NCO Academy in Munich,
Germany, and received the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of American
Legion Post 78 of Petersburg.

Mr. Smith was supervisor for transportation for Montgomery County in
Gaithersburg, MD. He lived in Rockville, MD, for 32 years and after
his retirement he moved to Petersburg in 1995. He attended the Potomac
Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Betty L. Alt Smith; a daughter,
Monnie Johnson and husband Greg of Gaithersburg, MD; two sisters, Lucy Gae
Propst and husband Delbert of Brandywine, and Beulah Hoover and husband, Jerry
of College Park, MD; three brothers, Gerald Smith and wife, Mary Lee of Laurel,
MD, Jimmie D. Smith and wife, Betty of Harrisonburg, VA, and Gene W. Smith and
wife, Pat of Brandywine; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and
special great-great-niece, Andria Bucklew of Moorefield.

The Revs. Ted Anderson and Stanley Kile conducted the funeral Monday at the
Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Burial was at the Cherry Hill Cemetery in
Upper tract with military honors by the combined veterans organizations of Grant
County and the JROTC.

Memorial donations may be made to the Potomac Valley Baptist Church Building
Fund, 8556 Highway 42 South Maysville, WV 26833 or Heartland of Keyser,
135 Southern Drive, Keyser, WV 26726.

Martha Leana Pitsenbarger

Martha Leana Pitsenbarger, 70, of East lake, OH, died Jan. 4,
2005, at lake West Hospital in Willoughby, OH, after a long illness.

Born May 25, 1934, In Riverton, she was the daughter of the late
Walter Warner and Mamie Harper Warner.

she lived in Cleveland, OH, before moving to Eastlake, OH, 18
years ago.

She was a member of the King of Kings Lutheran Church in
Willoughby, OH, since 1999. She was baptized in the name of the Triune
God. She publicly confessed her faith in the Savior through the trite of
confirmation.

She was married to Rembert Pitsenbarger on Dec. 3, 1954.
She and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and renewed their
marriage vows before their extended family and friends on Nov. 27, 2004.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter and
son-in-law, Charolett and Ronald Marshall; a granddaughter; two brothers, Jack
Warner of Riverton and Jim Warner of Onego; two sisters, Alice Cowger of
Franklin and Grace Moody of Newark OH; and several nieces and
nephews.

She also was preceded in death by one grandson, one sister,
Nellie Warner, and one brother, Harmon "Bob" Warner.